A French hernia in Dubai: A case reportConclusionDe Garengeot hernia is a rare hernia to encounter. Imaging modalities are a major tool in early diagnosis and early prompt surgery is crucial in preventing major complications that may lead to unnecessary morbidity and mortality. (Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports)Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - July 11, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Dyspnoea, thoracic pain and fever in a young caucasian female: A case reportConclusionsMediastinal masses with an aggressive behavior, should always be considered to be potentially malignant. Surgical biopsy, sometimes, can be the only way to correctly diagnose the pathological process, especially in the case of Hodgkin’s lymphoma in which few diagnostic cells (Reed-Sternberg cells) are generally embedded in an abundant inflammatory background tissue. (Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports)Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - July 11, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Testicular cavernous hemangioma associated with testicular torsion – case report and review of literatureWe present a case of testicular torsion in a 15-year-old male patient who had a painful left testis for 6 days, no vomiting, no fever or dysuria.With clinical suspicion of an old testicular torsion the patient was examined by ultrasound which confirmed the clinical diagnosis.The patient underwent emergency surgical exploration. The left testis was found to be necrotic after a 360 degree testicular torsion and an orchiectomy was performed.ResultsThe postoperative course was uneventful. The patient was discharged on day 4 after surgery. Histology showed a complete ischemic infarction of the testicular parenchyma as part of a...Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - July 11, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Reconstruction of Traumatic Lumbar Hernias: A Case ReportConclusionUnderstanding the anatomy and mechanism of injury is the key to reconstructing traumatic lumber hernias. Although not required, mesh reinforcement has significantly reduced the recurrence of all hernias. This is the simplest and most effective way, in our opinion, to return the flank muscles to their native position while providing mesh reinforcement. (Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports)Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - July 11, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Reconstruction of Traumatic Lumbar Hernias: A Case ReportConclusionUnderstanding the anatomy and mechanism of injury is the key to reconstructing traumatic lumber hernias. Although not required, mesh reinforcement has significantly reduced the recurrence of all hernias. This is the simplest and most effective way, in our opinion, to return the flank muscles to their native position while providing mesh reinforcement. (Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports)Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - July 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research